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With the nation still reeling from a series of serious crimes involving minors, a Senate committee chaired by Sen. Erwin Tulfo is set to review the implementation of Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006.

Child rights advocates lament that the implementation of the country’s juvenile justice system has been weak, with many local government units (LGUs) still failing to comply with key provisions of Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.

The Pride March in the Philippines lives on after 30 years with the LGBTQIA+ community calling for the legislation of equality measures and the end of discrimination in the country.

The bicameral conference committee adopted the final version of the proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act, which seeks to expand the subsidies given to kindergarten to senior high school students in qualified private schools.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is evaluating a police recommendation to file criminal charges – including violations of the Anti-Hazing Act and potential homicide – against former Ateneo Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin and 10 other team personnel over the drowning of two student-athletes.